ACPS parent groups call proposed 1.5% schools funding increase insufficient
Umbrella PTA council calls 1.5% proposal insufficient; urges families to submit public comment before March 9 hearing
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Alexandria, Virginia
Warner, Kaine endorse Beyer's reelection bid in Virginia's 8th
Virginia's two U.S. senators back seven-term incumbent as Democratic primary field grows ahead of June 16 contest
Two independents file for Alexandria City Council special election
Frank Fannon and Alison Virginia O'Connell have submitted petition pages to the registrar's office. The filing deadline is 5 p.m. Friday.
The Alexandria Brief-PM | Thursday, Feb. 26
Republican withdraws from council race; mayor addresses NPS reversal; Warner, Beyer blast House on aviation safety bill
Republican nominee withdraws from Alexandria City Council race, citing financial disclosure requirements
Gerry Chandler texted the Alexandria Brief Thursday afternoon to say he has pulled out — the day before the filing deadline. The ARCC has confirmed it will not name a replacement.
Warner, Beyer blast House for blocking aviation safety bill
The ROTOR Act passed the Senate unanimously in December but fell short in the House Monday, leaving DCA-area travelers without new safety protections more than a year after a collision over the Potomac killed 67 people
Mayor Gaskins: City will present waterfront flood mitigation alternatives in March
Mayor addresses NPS reversal, says pump station 'was being considered' but work on resilience must continue
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Alexandria Planning Commission takes up housing, zoning reform in March and April hearings
Dockets include affordable housing cases, downtown development, a commercial zoning text amendment, and capital planning recommendations; both are subject to change
The Alexandria Brief: Thursday, Feb. 26
Republican nominee uncertain about candidacy as deadline looms; USDA begins vacating Braddock Place; NPS blocks waterfront pump station
USDA officially begins vacating Alexandria's Braddock Place, will relocate food assistance workers to D.C.
The building, which houses SNAP and other federal nutrition programs, was part of a complex purchased for $79 million in 2018 after USDA signed on as a tenant.
Republican nominee for Alexandria City Council uncertain about candidacy as Friday deadline approaches
Gerry Chandler, named by the ARCC Monday, says he didn't know about the Friday deadline when he put his name forward; state rules allow mailing by certified mail
National Park Service reverses course, blocks Alexandria pump station plan
Federal agency cites 1981 settlement agreement restricting waterfront park uses; city vows to keep seeking flood mitigation solution
City to hold community meeting on Old Town Pool renovation
Residents can weigh in on $12.5 million project to replace 50-year-old facility
The Alexandria Brief: Wednesday, Feb. 25
City manager proposes $977M budget with no tax rate increase; home values cross $1 million average; special election winner won't be seated before budget vote
April 21 special election will fill McPike's council seat — but winner won't be seated before budget vote
Six-member council will adopt FY 2027 budget April 29; 3-3 tie on any item would kill it